The Guard at Ford's Theatre

The Guard

Ford's Theatre
511 Tenth Street, N.W. Washington

When a museum guard decides to get "in touch with art" literally, a remarkable journey across the ages ensues in The Guard. In this new comedic drama, playwright Jessica Dickey (The Amish Project) paints shimmering portraits of Rembrandt, Homer and those who protect the art we cherish. Starting in a present-day art museum, The Guard spans centuries of human experience, exploring the power of creativity and the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of love and beauty. Sharon Ott directs the world premiere of this stirring reflection on the permanence of art and the impermanence of life at the historic Ford's Theatre.

Thru - Oct 18, 2015

Price: $27-$42.10

Box Office: 202-347-4833

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Washington Post - Recommended

"..."The Guard" is billed as a comedic drama, and that's fair for this premiere (part of the city's Women's Voices Theater Festival). Punch lines fly as the mohawked young street artist Dodger banters irreverently with Henry, the guard of the title, and with Madeline, an art student who sets up her easel to copy a Rembrandt. Copying is allowed, though the guards have to measure Madeline's canvas to make sure it's not the same size as the original. (The play is full of such interesting details as we get to know Henry, who's tutoring Dodger on the kid's first day as a guard.)"

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- Nelson Pressley

Talkin Broadway - Recommended

"...Director Sharon Ott shows a light touch as she keeps the 90-minute play from dragging and never overplays either the pathos or the comedy. The actors demonstrate commitment to their roles, especially Hébert's gentleness as he keeps his emotions under control and Wallace's outspokenness in both his roles."

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- Susan Berlin

MD Theatre Guide - Somewhat Recommended

"...But the play is also a little heavy-handed, telling us too often and too unsubtly what its theme is, the immortality of art versus the impermanence (and yet sacredness) of life and love. The guard explains to the copier—who presumably has studied art—the elements of Rembrandt’s great painting."

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- Barbara Trainin Blank

Theatre Bloom - Highly Recommended

"...Indeed an intriguing piece with a great many facets of art to explore, The Guard, dabbles into several worlds well worth exploring and is visually striking, emotional evocative, and performed with refreshing sensibilities."

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- Amanda Gunther

The Guard at Ford's Theatre

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The Guard Reviews

Washington Post - Recommended

Talkin Broadway - Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Somewhat Recommended

Theatre Bloom - Highly Recommended

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